Archive for September, 2017
Photos: Bermuda Society Of Arts Exhibition
The Bermuda Society of Arts is offering two exhibitions, the BSoA Invitational which is a collaborative showing of artists who BSoA selected for a special showcase of their works. Artists and works include, Peter Lapsley’s Insula series in Metalicised Mylar; Manuel Palacio plein aire series using Oil on Canvas; Jennifer Piper’s work in oil paint,... Read more of this article
Basketball League: Lions & Warriors Win
The 2017/18 Bermuda Basketball Elite City League resumed inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a double header that produced 228 points. Game 1 saw the Lions defeated the Marksmen by a score of 70-54. Kariim O’Connor led the Lions with a game high 25 points, while Dean Jones scored 21 points for the Marksmen. The Warriors defeat the Renegades... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 25 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 26
Tuesday, September 26 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset will be at 7.09pm. High tide will be at 1.00am and 1.26pm, while... Read more of this article
Loan Guarantees, Financial Assistance & More
Providing loan guarantees to community and sporting clubs, reforming Financial Assistance, publishing a Green Paper on Bermuda’s drug policies, and amending the Children Act are some of the Throne Speech initiatives discussed by Minister of Social Development & Sports Zane DeSilva at a press conference today [Sept 25]. Saying that the “current... Read more of this article
Video: WIA Bermuda On Hurricane Relief Efforts
[Updated] The West Indian Association of Bermuda held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 25] to provide an update on the hurricane relief efforts. The press conference has just concluded and we will try and post additional information later on, and in the meantime the 18-minute live video replay is below. Update 4.30pm: The full statement follows... Read more of this article
Hurricane Maria Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”
Hurricane Maria continues to be a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said today, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to be 358 nm to the NW at 12pm Thursday [Sept 28], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period. Graphic courtesy of... Read more of this article
Primary Students Donate To Hurricane Relief
Students from Harrington Sound Primary School have generously donated over $800 towards the hurricane relief efforts. The students delivered their donation to the Bermuda Credit Union who said, “The pupils of Harrington Sound Primary School demonstrated the milk of compassion when they answered the call of the Bermuda Credit Co-op. Society to... Read more of this article
Depression & Bipolar Support Group Founded
Aiming to “put a stop to mental health stigma in our local community and provide a safe haven for those who suffer with mental illness,” Chelsea Nicholson has co-founded the Depression & Bipolar Support Group on the island. Ms. Nicholson said, “It all started when I thought I could fly from a 5th story balcony one afternoon. No,... Read more of this article
25-Year-Old Man In Stable Condition In ICU
The 25-year-old male motorcyclist from Smith’s parish injured in a collision with an unmarked police car last Tuesday [Sept 19] in Hamilton parish remains in stable condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [September 25th] the 25-year-old male motorcyclist from Smith’s parish injured in a collision... Read more of this article
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Monday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Sept 25] showing 29 bus runs cancelled today. The cancellations have been an ongoing issue for some time, and in a statement earlier this month, the Department of Transportation said, ““The total number of 105 buses is down from... Read more of this article
Tourism Application Process Closes Friday
More than 50 submissions have been received so far in the Bermuda Tourism Authority Tourism Experiences Investment Process, with the application process closing on Friday [Sept 29]. A spokesperson said, “The applications best aligned with the overall tourism strategy receive investment funds or marketing support as part of a programme that helps... Read more of this article
